With Gor Mahia facing a herculean task in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round after being drawn against Pyramids FC, head coach Charles Akonnor has revealed what K'Ogalo must do in order to topple the Egyptian moneybags.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe record FKF Premier League champions are making a return to continental football after clinching the 2025/26 league title amidst stiff competition from their arch-rivals AFC Leopards, who settled for second as the title race went down to the wire.Millions EPL clubs spend to develop one academy player and what Kenyan clubs can learnK’Ogalo have a mountain to climb after they were paired against the Egyptian heavyweights who clinched the 2025 edition of Africa's premier club football competition.Speaking to the press after attending a CAF A Coaching Licence refresher course, Ghanaian tactician Akonnor registered his surprise in the draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915642##“We were not expecting an opponent like that at this stage. We thought we could play an opponent within the region and maybe a tougher opponent after that but this is what we have to face with the belief that when we do the right thing, we can succeed,” said Akonnor.Nonetheless, the former Black Stars head coach seemed to channel his inner spirituality by drawing confidence from the biblical story of David and Goliath.Blow for Gor Mahia as midfielder suffers injury ahead of key Champions League assignment“They are giants but in football, everything is possible. Our readiness for the match is what will determine how far we go.”Akonnor went ahead to reveal what K’Ogalo will need in order to topple the two-time Egyptian Cup winners.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915626##“It will be a very tough match. It is a tall order but we have to make sure we play well, do what is right to ensure we win at home and see what we can manage in Egypt,” he remarked.K’Ogalo will host the first leg on Sunday, 6 September at the Nyayo National Stadium before flying to Cairo, Egypt for the second leg on Sunday, 13 September.STARS ABROAD: Aldrine Kibet records assist in Spain as Abuya features in Yanga routAkonnor will have to prepare for the two matches without the services of Lawrence Juma who joins the growing injury list that includes captain Sylvester Owino, Patrick Esombe, Felix Oluoch and Samuel Kapen.
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